BIRC 2025: India to Host World’s Largest Rice Conference at Bharat Mandapam.

New Delhi, October 30: India is set to reaffirm its global leadership in rice through the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, scheduled for 30–31 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organised by the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) in collaboration with APEDA and the Department of Commerce, the event will bring together 3,000 farmers, FPOs, 2,500 exporters, and 1,000+ foreign buyers from 80+ countries. Supported by multiple ministries and state governments, BIRC 2025 will showcase India’s rice diversity, innovation, and sustainability vision aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047. Highlights include the launch of India’s first AI-based rice sorting technology, MoUs worth ₹25,000 crore, and state pavilions featuring GI-tagged and organic rice varieties. The event aims to capture ₹1.80 lakh crore in new export markets, reinforcing India’s position as the world’s largest rice exporter.